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Fiction vs. Nonfiction Developmental Editing: What’s the Difference?

Developmental editing is a crucial stage in the writing process for both fiction and nonfiction. It’s where the big picture elements of a manuscript are refined—story structure, pacing, character development, and clarity of argument or narrative. However, the approach and focus of developmental edits can differ significantly between fiction and nonfiction due to the different purposes these two genres serve. Understanding these distinctions can help authors and editors alike navigate the editing process more effectively.

Challenges with Effective Archiving

Before becoming the operations manager at Ooligan Press, I had never thought about any potential archiving challenges. It seemed simple enough to move folders and documents into another folder. However, I didn’t take into account how difficult it is to institute and keep a naming convention, and how essential naming conventions are.

When Should You Use Right-Aligned Text?

What about right-alignment? In English, text is rarely right-aligned (AKA flush-right and ragged-left), at least partially because English is read from left to right. Right alignment breaks away from the standard, so it can stand out.

Book Design Tips for the Non-Graphic Designer

Graphic design—especially industry standard software programs like Adobe Illustrator and InDesign—can be daunting when approaching book design, particularly without a previous background in art or graphic design. There are so many different facets to keep track of and consider like complimentary colors, tone, contrast, font choice, hierarchy, graphic size, and so on. Below are some of the things that helped me when I was dipping my toes into graphic design without any previous experience.

Publisher to Library Pipeline: How Libraries Get Their Books

So, how do libraries get new books, old books, ebooks, and so on? Do they go and buy them? Wait, who is “they”? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

Polarizing the Publishing World

It takes only a simple Google search of the job title to find a laundry list of the most common concerns surrounding sensitivity readers. Regardless of the controversial nature of the job, it’s undeniable that the use of sensitivity readers in the publishing process has become increasingly prevalent over the past several years.

Walking the Line: The Forgotten Editorial Phase

When I was a creative writing major, the bulk of my classes were writing workshops. In that environment, I heard about line editing (LE) far more often than developmental editing […]

The EU Deforestation Regulations: Simplified

The regulation aims to track and hold accountable everyone in the supply chain of these products. The EUDR presents a challenge for book publishers in particular and some are already preparing to meet them. If you’re worried about understanding the legalese and when to comply, have no fear! There are plenty of resources to help.

A Craft Crash Course

Plenty of writers know they have a great, compelling idea for a story, and they just don’t know how to bring it to life. That’s where craft comes in.

The Allure of Vampires in Paranormal Romance

Vampires have captivated readers for centuries, but their presence in contemporary romance literature has reached new heights, particularly in popular series like The Vampire Diaries, Twilight, and The Southern Vampire Mysteries. So, what is it about these enigmatic creatures of the night that makes them such a marketable symbol of love and desire?

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